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Special Projects Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Job Details

  • Posted:15th May, 2025
  • Sector:Finance
  • Location:Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom
  • Job Ref:18432
  • Salary:Competitive
Alchemy is partnering with an established manufacturing organisation who are seeking a Special Projects Accountant to join their team on a 1-year fixed term basis.

The positions plays a key role within the finance team, focusing on the financial management and oversight of the SAS Division and other specialised projects or unique financial tasks. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform monthly reconciliation of retention and application debtors ledgers.
  • Conduct monthly CVR reviews by collating and monitoring costs for director-level review and preparing management reports.
  • Analyse GDC data from timesheets and CRM systems to monitor engineers' work and produce individual profit or loss reports for director review.
  • Prepare the monthly Riggers Profit & Loss statement.
  • Compile the monthly steel price review.
  • Generate monthly timesheet reports for the technical department.
  • Regularly review external engineering costs and report findings to directors.
  • Maintain a monthly energy utility tracker for the health and safety team.
  • Monitor client credit status using CreditSafe and flag potential issues.
  • Support the maintenance of SAS applications and debtors reports, including project cash recovery sheets.
  • Review the Work In Progress (WIP) sheet monthly in coordination with SAS.
  • Assist with final account reviews for SAS projects.
  • Provide support to auditors as required.
  • Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and carry out other duties appropriate to the role level.
Skills Required
  • Strong accounting knowledge with experience in ledger reconciliation and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in analysing financial data and preparing management reports.
  • Experience with project-related financial processes.
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and senior management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial software tools.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of credit monitoring tools.
     

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